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‘Covid has given us the opportunity to put steps in place to introduce a new strategic plan for Aquis’
McGrath promises strong sales presence as staff cut as a result of operational shake-up One of the biggest investors in world thoroughbred racing and breeding in recent years, the Hong Kong-owned Aquis Farm, will undertake a major restructure of its huge Australian operation, leaving a cloud hanging over its three-state stallion roster heading into the... Read More
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Small-time player Sousa enjoys success at Tattersalls with trusted partners
Russian Camilla makes 300,000 guineas in astute trade by Australia-based syndicate To many, Roger Sousa may not be a recognisable name, but his growing Platinum Breeding and Racing operation has already made an impact in bloodstock circles and the Sydneysider has big plans for that to continue. Sousa has experienced the ultimate success with Brave... Read More
Griffiths taking a world view with stable after positive start to partnership
Mat de Kock’s international experience key to trainers’ intention to ramp up quality at the sales Revitalised Victorian trainer Robbie Griffiths believes no race or jurisdiction is off limits if his stable can unearth horses good enough to travel the world after recently linking with Mathew de Kock, the son of champion globetrotting horseman Mike... Read More
Air Horse Transport ready to emerge after months of being grounded
Calthorpe hoping Magic Millions carnival will lead to horses getting back in the air The proprietor of the Victoria-based Air Horse Transport is banking on the upcoming Magic Millions carnival kick-starting his business’s recovery after months of border closures and minimal equine movement had it on the brink of collapse. Chris Calthorpe revealed that the... Read More
Marquand and Addeybb set for Sydney return in 2021
The pair are aiming to replicate their two Group 1 victories earlier this year Tom Marquand and Addeybb (Pivotal) will bid to repeat their Ranvet Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) and Queen Elizabeth Stakes (Gr 1, 2000m) double in 2021 with both the jockey and Addeybb’s trainer William Haggas yesterday confirming to ANZ Bloodstock News they... Read More
Rawiller roars as Elite Street upsets Trekking
Godolphin sprinter fourth again in Winterbottom but Darley tastes success with son of Street Boss victorious A decision by Brad Rawiller to test the waters in Perth ahead of a full-time move to Western Australia has paid dividends at just his second weekend in the state, taking out the Winterbottom Stakes (Gr 1, 1200m) on... Read More